SWEEX LW303 User Manual
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LW303 Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps
Introduction
• Do not expose the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps 802.11n to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight
or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.
• Do not use the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps 802.11n in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.
• Protect the device against powerful shocks or jolts – they may damage the internal electronics.
• Never attempt to open the device yourself – it will cause the warranty to lapse.
Installation under Windows 2000, XP and Vista
We recommend you install the software first before installing the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps 802.11n on the computer or
laptop.
Insert the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player and click “Drivers and Software”.
The following screen appears:
Click “Next” (Next).
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Here select “Driver Only” and click “Next” (Next).
Here select “Driver and Utility” if you want to use the WPS feature and click on “Next” (Next).
Click on “Finish” (Finish) to complete the installation.
Now connect the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps 802.11n to the computer or laptop. Windows will automatically detect the device
and show the following screen.
Select “No, not this time” (No, not this time) and click “Next” (Next).
In the following screen select the option “Install the software automatically” (Install the software automatically).
Click on “Finish” (Finish) to complete the installation.
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Setting the wireless network
How does it work?
In order to create a wireless network, you need a wireless router, wireless modem or WiFi access point. The wireless router, modem or access point
transmits the wireless network. The name of this network, also referred to as SSID, depends on your wireless router, modem or access point and
often differs per model or brand. You can often determine the name yourself and thus recognise your own wireless network.
Protection
You could compare a wireless network to radio signals. However, the range of a wireless network at home is not as big. Your home wireless network
often has a range of 20 to 30 metres. This means that neighbours and passers-by too can make use of your network. As a result they can get
away with surfing on your Internet connection, and they may gain access to your shared folders and files on your network. That is why it is often
recommended to secure your wireless network. This protection is set up on the device transmitting the network. In most cases that is the wireless
router, modem or access point. By adding a WEP or WPA protection code, you secure your network. This code is also referred to as the network key.
Enter this code on each computer that wants to connect to that secured network. You can only be part of that network if you enter this code. If you
did not enter the network key into the router or modem yourself, ask the installer, manufacturer, supplier or provider for this code.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
There are two ways of protecting the wireless network with the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 adapter 300 Mbps 802.11n . The familiar manual
way (WEP, WPA and WPA2) where you determine and enter a network key yourself, or with the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, where the
modem, router of access point and the computer “agree” on a network key and automatically use this with the click of a button in order to protect
the network. This feature only works on a modem, router or access point that supports WPS.
It is not possible to use both methods simultaneously. So if your computers do not support WPS, we recommend you use WPA protection.
Connections and protection with WPS
After activating the WPS function on the router by means of the WPS button or via the WPS configuration, you can let the computer scan for the
automatically generated network key. The network is automatically protected.
Make sure to install the Utility on the computer.
Start the WPS function on the modem, router or access point.
Right-click the “Sweex Wireless Utility” icon and select “WPS (Wi-Fi Simple Config)”.
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